glutton
16 synonyms for glutton, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
belly-god
buzgut
cormorant
epicure
gannet
gorger
gourmand
gormandizer
greedyguts
guttle
Homer Simpson
helluo
slow belly
trencherman
How to use glutton
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glutton for punishment
a glutton for food
Etymology
From Old French gloton, from Latin gluttonis ("glutton"). The wolverine's name "glutton" is actually a mistranslation of an Old Norse phrase meaning "mountain cat," which gave rise to a myth about the animal's greed.
Full origin of glutton →Frequently asked questions
What does “glutton” mean?
The word “glutton” means someone who eats far more than necessary or normal. In plain terms, someone who eats (or does) far too much of something.
How do you pronounce “glutton”?
“Glutton” is pronounced GLUHTN (/ˈɡlʌtn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “glutton” in a sentence?
Here is “glutton” used in a sentence: “He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds.”
What is another word for “glutton”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glutton” include belly-god, buzgut, cormorant, epicure, gannet and gorger.
What part of speech is “glutton”?
“Glutton” is a noun.
Where does the word “glutton” come from?
The word “glutton” comes from Latin. From Old French gloton, from Latin gluttonis ("glutton"). The wolverine's name "glutton" is actually a mistranslation of an Old Norse phrase meaning "mountain cat," which gave rise to a myth about the animal's greed.
How many meanings does “glutton” have?
“Glutton” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
